2002 Mercury Mountaineer acceleration complaints

Filed May 13, 2005 · Acceleration, Transmission · 20,000 miles · MA · crash

While reversing in low speed, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated into a pole. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak the consumer experienced sudden acceleration. The consumer believed that the pedal stuck. The transmission pan was removed and then re-sealed. The main control valve body was removed and repaired. *sc

Filed Feb 21, 2005 · Acceleration · MA

When the vehicle in put into drive from park, the vehicle jumps forward even though the gas has not been applied. The problem was reported to the dealer who stated they reprogrammed the vehicle computer.

Filed Jun 10, 2004 · Acceleration · 37,667 miles · AZ

While driving on a neighborhood road the entire accelerator assembly fell of onto the floor. I found no evidence of the nuts used to affix the assembly to the fire wall. Had this occurred on interstate driving or in heavy city traffic an accident could happen.

Filed Jun 11, 2003 · Acceleration, Body · OH

The front end dash has a very loud rattle while letting up on the gas or depressing the brake the vehicle has been in the shop five times. They have readjusted the A/C lines many times, tightened items in the engine, and replaced a missing bolt in the firewall. It was fixed once that last a couple of months, but the noise is back. It will be going in the shop for the sixth time. Also, there is a squeak when going over bumps. It has been in the shop twice and they replaced the ball bearing joints. However, the squeak is back.

Filed Jan 23, 2003 · Acceleration · MI

Consumer states vehicle suffered sudden acceleration when shifted from park into drive, vehicle collides with light pole damaging the front of the vehicle. And neither of the air bags deploy. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Ts

Filed Apr 18, 2002 · Acceleration · CA · crash

Consumer states while attempting to park the vehicle suddenly took off for no reason. Consumer states vehicle hit a light pole. Nlm

Filed Oct 29, 2001 · Acceleration, Transmission · TX

When brakes are applied and making a sudden stop vehicle idles in neutral. Then, jumps into drive. When gas pedal is depressed vehicle will not respond. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details.

Filed Aug 13, 2001 · Acceleration · NC

Service bulletin 14966 states do not replace any parts in an effort to repair the vehicle - vehicle has been idle at office since returned from dealer on july 24,2001 - ford motor continues to sell this vehicle with the same problem - ford regional service mamager contacted me on two occasions and was to get back by august 7, 2001 but has not done so. The vehicle has been parked as I feel that where a drive train is involved, it could be dangerous - I have asked that the vehicle be replace as it has been out of service for 21 days.